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  1. M

    Could class 442s ever go back to SWT?

    Haven't you heard? All the 442s are going to CrossCountry to be hauled by locos. JOKE :wink:
  2. M

    Novelty ticket hole punchers

    I think silly patterns like butterflies and steam trains on tickets is un-professional and rather tacky.
  3. M

    Train runs over camera!

    I was quite surprised to see the damage the small gardening tool did to the Voyager that hit it at Swinton last year. That said a camera's probably more of a danger to the person filming, if it flings up and hits them.
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    What is the Best Site to Book Tickets on ?

    www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
  5. M

    Northern's STM Security overkill

    Will FTPE or EMT have any officers there do you know?
  6. M

    FGW at Paddington still getting evening Off Peak validity spectacularly wrong.

    I don't see what there is to complain about. The staff were just doing their jobs, protecting revenue. It's not as though he was denied travel. He made the journey he paid for. He even received numerous apologies for the delays.
  7. M

    First Class XC Birmingham to Leicester

    All catering on this service is provided by a trolley service from the Customer Host, instead of a dedicated First Class Host.
  8. M

    Proposed new SWT services for Yeovil, including Pen Mill via Westbury/Frome

    They should leave it to First to run services, a proper company.
  9. M

    222 on Derby Crewe route

    You've just contradicted your self. That is the ultimate sign of weakness. :roll:
  10. M

    Virgin Voyager suspected to be on-fire (later proved that it was not)

    Sarcasm won't get you anywhere.:roll:
  11. M

    £1000 bill for travelling on Virgin Trains on a 'LM only' ticket.

    You shouldn't be selling cheap tickets to passengers who have boarded the train without a ticket, it should be a standard full fare.
  12. M

    Tomatoes growing on the track, due to....well read this

    Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Panini anyone? ;)
  13. M

    Worth complaining, or am I overreacting?

  14. M

    Car Parking charges

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    Car Parking charges

    I think as train travel is relatively environmentally friendly and an opposition to pollutive car travel, car parking charges should be VERY expensive, at least £7.80 per 2 hours. Why should the planet suffer because someone is so lazy and selfish that they drive on their butt in their car and...
  16. M

    Power:Weight Ratio Class 221 Voyagers

    As it is so detailed, it is likely that the article was written by a driver or an engineer. :)
  17. M

    Power:Weight Ratio Class 221 Voyagers

    Below are some figures from Wikipedia about the Class 221. Prime mover(s) Cummins QSK19 of 560 kW (750 hp) at 1800rpm[1]
  18. M

    Power:Weight Ratio Class 221 Voyagers

    The Class 220/221s were NOT derated a few years ago. It was the Class 222s. The Voyagers need full horsepower for climbing hills such as The Lickey.
  19. M

    Power:Weight Ratio Class 221 Voyagers

    Could anyone confirm whether or not (XC) Class 221s have an engine disabled please?
  20. M

    Power:Weight Ratio Class 221 Voyagers

    I did read that Crosscountry Class 221s have one engine disabled on each unit (I think on this forum). There is a 4 car Class 221 (slipped my mind) with Crosscountry. Also, Virgin on occasions have 4 car Voyagers (due to coaches being removed in the depot).

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